From the Left · Read · October 23, 2026
Oct 22 · Trump calls LeBron James a 'disgrace' over stretching during the anthem
ABC News: Trump slams LeBron James over apparent national anthem stretches
Grade A (100/100). Trump's post, what the video shows, their history in both men's words, and a request for James's comment
Lehrer score 100/100 (no deductions; checked for spin against the article text: [7:47 PM ET Oct 22, ABC News, ¶2] Trump's charge left in his words: 'While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country!' Trump wrote; [¶5] the video described, not judged: 'LeBron can be seen performing arm stretches before moving on to mimic a basketball shooting motion'; [¶9] the other side sought: 'Representatives for James did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment'). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → A.
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Splits: Trump's post, what the video shows, their history in both men's words, and a request for James's comment
Same story: The Hill, New York Post